Courtney Block
Associate
Courtney focuses her litigation practice on product liability, securities litigation, patent, and other commercial claims in both state and federal court. She has experience in all phases of the litigation process, including pretrial discovery and motion practice, trial, post-trial matters, and appeals.
She has helped conduct fact and expert discovery; participated in jury research; assisted with opening and closing statements; prepared expert witnesses for direct and cross-examination; and drafted dispositive motions.
Courtney also serves on the Chicago office chapter of Winston’s Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI).
- The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®in America—Recognized for Commercial Litigation (2025-2026), Mass Tort Litigation and Class Actions - Defendants (2026), and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026)
Credentials
Education
Courtney received her B.A., summa cum laude, in English Literature from Arizona State University and Barrett, The Honors College, in 2015. She received her J.D. from the University of Chicago in 2019.
Admissions
- Illinois
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